Specialist Pharmacy Technician 1

WVU Medicine; Morgantown, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician 1 for part-time evening hours. You will assist in drug distribution, read physician orders, prepare medications, and deliver to patient care units under pharmacist supervision.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, and licensure as per WV/OH/PA/MD boards. Six months of experience is preferred; associate degree or tech-program training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuant to state boards, pharmacy licensure or trainee license required by WV/OH/PA/MD.
• Preferred: associate degree or post-high school science education or tech program graduate.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read physician orders and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Deliver medications to patient-care units and manage supplies.
• Prepare sterile products under pharmacist supervision.
• Enter parenteral admixtures and injectable products into the system.
• Maintain inventory and safeguard controlled substances.
• Label products and perform dosage calculations for patients.
• Check prescribed doses for accuracy based on weight/age.
• Keep pharmacy areas clean, organized, and compliant with policies.
• Handle calls and direct inquiries within the pharmacy.
• Follow state/federal regulations where Pharmacy Technicians operate.

Skills

Reading physician orders

Medication preparation

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Controlled substances handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training or degree

State licensure as required (WV/OH/PA/MD)

Tools

Pharmacy IV Computer Systems

Job description

## Specialist Pharmacy Technician 1Applylocations: Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-42439## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Technicians may prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High school diploma or Equivalent.2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:**MD:**Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit through Maryland Board of Pharmacy**OH:**Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy**PA:**Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy**WV:**Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy **Remote Workers Only:**Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License issued by state of residence.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Associates degree **OR** Post high school education in a science field of study **OR** graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience. **CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Responsible for reading physicians’ orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patient‐care units.2. Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.3. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.4. Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.5. Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains all necessary records.6. Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.7. Labels products appropriately.8. Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.9. Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.10. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.11. Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.12. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.13. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.14. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.15. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.16. Assists in the preparation of sterile parenteral products under the supervision of a pharmacist.17. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.18. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures and other injectable products in Pharmacy IV Computer Systems.19. Manages controlled substances for the health-system. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**20**Shift:**Evening (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**230 WVUH Pharmacy**Address:**1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia